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Myth #1:Pitbulls have a larger bite than other dogs

Many people think that pitbull-type breeds have a stronger bite than the average dog, but this is not true. The bite force of the average dog is placed around 230-250 PSI even though some of these dogs have more strength. While yes the American pit bull terrier is in the top 23 there are more dogs that you would be surprised to know can do more damage to you than the Pitbull type breeds.


Highest: Kangal


Bite force:743 PSI



2. American Bandogge

Bite force:730 PSI


3.Cane Corso

Bite force:700 PSI


4.Dogue De Bordeaux

Bite force:556 PSI


5:Tosa Inu

Bite force:556 PSI



6. English Mastiff

Bite force:556 PSI



7. Dogo Canario

Bite Force – 540 PSI


8. Dogo Argentino

Bite Force – 500 PSI


9. Wolfdog

Bite Force – 406 PSI


10. Leonberger

Bite Force – 399 PSI


11. Akita Inu

Bite Force – 350-400 PSI


12. Rottweiler

Bite Force – 328 PSI


13. Siberian Husky

Bite Force – 320 PSI


14. African Wild Dog

Bite Force – 317 PSI


15. American Bulldog

Bite Force – 305 PSI


16. Doberman

Bite Force – 245 PSI



17. German Shepherd

Bite Force – 238 PSI


18. Great Dane

Bite Force – 238 PSI



19. American Pit Bull

Bite Force – 235 PSI


20. Labrador Retriever

Bite Force – 230 PSI


21. Dutch Shepherd

Bite Force – 224 PSI


22. Chow Chow

Bite Force – 220 PSI



23. Malinois Dog

Bite Force – 195 PSI


Keep in mind any animal can be dangerous so be careful and be safe.

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